Vehicle energy-absorbing device
US10000171B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 12, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2019/1893
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An energy-absorbing device includes a beam having a longitudinal axis and a plurality of lobes attached to and positioned sequentially along the beam. The lobes are spaced from each other, deformable relative to the beam, and configured to contact adjacent lobes when deformed. The size and spacing of the lobes is such that if a single lobe is deformed, the lobe will not contact adjacent lobes, but if adjacent lobes are deformed, the lobes will contact each other.
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